doris
Apache Doris is an open-source, real-time analytics and search database designed for AI agents, supporting hybrid queries across structured, text, and vector data. It operates on an MPP (massively parallel processing) architecture and can run in compute-storage coupled or decoupled modes, making it suitable for data warehousing, observability, and customer-facing analytics at scale.
Key facts
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | apache/doris |
| Owner | apache |
| Primary language | Java |
| License | Apache-2.0 — OSI-approved |
| Stars | 15.6k |
| Forks | 3.9k |
| Open issues | 1.1k |
| Latest release | 4.1.2 (2026-06-17) |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
| Source | https://github.com/apache/doris |
What doris is
Doris is a Java-based OLAP database with MPP architecture that ingests streaming data, accelerates lakehouse queries over Iceberg/Delta/Hudi, and executes SQL-native hybrid search across JSON, full-text, and vector indexes. It provides multiple deployment modes, connectors for Flink/Spark/Kafka, and stateless compute groups for on-demand scaling.
Get the doris source
Clone the repository and explore it locally.
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Best use cases
Implementation considerations
- Cluster setup and configuration require distributed systems knowledge; plan for network topology, resource sizing, and HA deployment modes (coupled vs. decoupled).
- Ingestion latency and consistency guarantees depend on connector choice (Flink, Spark, Kafka) and configuration; validate against your SLA before committing to production.
- Vector indexing and hybrid search features are present but their performance and cost-efficiency at scale should be benchmarked against your data volume and query patterns.
- Java-based codebase; operators must be comfortable with JVM tuning, garbage collection, and Java troubleshooting.
- Schema evolution and DDL operations can impact running queries; plan downtime windows or use compute-storage decoupled mode to minimize user-facing impact.
When to avoid it — and what to weigh
- Transactional OLTP with Complex Joins — Doris is optimized for analytics, not row-level transactional updates. If your use case requires sub-millisecond row mutations or complex multi-table ACID transactions, consider OLTP databases.
- Minimal Operational Capacity — Requires cluster management, distributed configuration, and monitoring expertise. Not suitable if you need a zero-ops embedded database or fully managed SaaS without infrastructure responsibility.
- Simple Relational Queries Only — If your workload is basic SQL queries on small datasets without analytics, hybrid search, or high concurrency needs, simpler databases may be more cost-effective and easier to operate.
- Proprietary or Proprietary-Lock-In Requirements — Doris is Apache 2.0 open-source with no commercial license tier or vendor lock-in protection. Organizations requiring vendor support contracts or proprietary feature parity should evaluate commercial alternatives.
License & commercial use
Apache Doris is licensed under Apache License 2.0 (Apache-2.0), a permissive OSI-approved license. Code can be freely used, modified, and distributed in open-source and commercial products, subject to license and copyright notice requirements.
Apache 2.0 permits commercial use without license fees or vendor permission. However, there is no commercial support, warranty, or SLA from the Apache project itself. Enterprise users should evaluate community support (GitHub Issues, Slack, discussions) and assess hiring or consulting services to manage production deployments. Use of the "Apache Doris" trademark is governed separately by the Apache Software Foundation.
DEV.co evaluation signals
Editorial assessment — not user reviews. Directional, with an explicit confidence level.
| Signal | Assessment |
|---|---|
| Maintenance | Active |
| Documentation | Strong |
| License clarity | Clear |
| Deployment complexity | High |
| DEV.co fit | Good |
| Assessment confidence | High |
Open-source codebase subject to public audit and community patches. No security posture claims made in the data. Standard distributed database concerns apply: encryption at rest and in transit, authentication/RBAC, data isolation in multi-tenant scenarios. Operators must conduct their own security review, apply timely updates, and harden network/cluster configuration. No independent security audit or certification mentioned.
Alternatives to consider
ClickHouse
Lightweight, high-performance columnar OLAP database; simpler deployment for time-series and analytics. Lacks hybrid search and lakehouse integration; smaller ecosystem than Doris.
Snowflake
Fully managed, cloud-native data warehouse with native vector search support. Commercial offering with SLA and vendor support; eliminates operational overhead but locks into proprietary platform and pricing.
Elasticsearch + PostgreSQL
Elasticsearch for full-text and vector search, PostgreSQL for structured data and transactions. Mature ecosystems and simpler ops for small teams; requires dual-system management and cross-system query coordination.
Build on doris with DEV.co software developers
Start with the quick-start guide and sandbox deployment. For production use, assess operational capacity, benchmark against your queries, and validate ecosystem integrations (Flink, Spark, BI tools). Contact our team to discuss architecture fit and implementation strategy.
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doris FAQ
Does Doris support transactions and ACID guarantees?
Can I run Doris without a distributed cluster?
What happens when I query external lakehouse formats (Iceberg, Delta)?
Is there commercial support available?
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